Reply to: Terminating contract

[raphal]

As you haven't started yet the client probably would be happy for you to never turn up.

why would any client be happy in this situation ?

"However, I am now having second thoughts about this contract"?
Any valid reasons for second thoughts ?
Do you think you will not be able to do the job ? You haven't even seen the client, so that can be ruled out.
Probably you got another gig with a higher day rate. But on your first day of the new contract, the new client may have second thoughts as well.

[7specialgems]

If you have the right to terminate, exercise it.

If you don't have the right, go in and discuss it with your client contact face to face.

If you are terminated by your supplier, you will probably sidestep a lot of clauses that you would find you in breach if your client called your EB to complain and they terminate you rather than your client.

Your illness or any other reasons are irrelevant.

[Scratch It]

And I wouldnt let you in the office in that state, first day or not.

Sorry but that's just a stupid attitude likely to infect a number of people youd come into contact with.

And first impressions stick.

I wouldn't want to be known as the sweaty bloke who goes for umpteen toilet breaks on my first day.

[Tightfit]

No matter how unwell I am (unless I am paralysed or in coma) I will always make sure I'm going on my first day, I remember going to a first day on my contract having a fever and severe diarrhea. First days you're not doing much anyway.
Why did you accept the contract in the first place if you don't want it

H'm - I wonder whether this was mentioned in passing in that wonderful
topic we had some months ago. About the joys of working with people
with farts and BO.

[BolshieBastard]

This a direct client. I wouldnt expect them to hire me again after I let them down of course.

No tulip!

[BolshieBastard]

No matter how unwell I am (unless I am paralysed or in coma) I will always make sure I'm going on my first day, I remember going to a first day on my contract having a fever and severe diarrhea. First days you're not doing much anyway.
Why did you accept the contract in the first place if you don't want it

And I wouldnt let you in the office in that state, first day or not.

Sorry but that's just a stupid attitude likely to infect a number of people youd come into contact with.

[northernladuk]

Thanks. There is nothing in the contract that would be difficult. There are 7 days notice either party in writing. Would the 7 days notice need to be worked on site, even though I haven't started work with them yet?

And am I right in thinking as a Limited Company I would NOT need to give any proof of illness from a GP etc?

If you are gonna piss clients around at least have the professionalism to understand what the **** you are doing. Piss poor carry on this.

[SueEllen]

This a direct client. I wouldnt expect them to hire me again after I let them down of course.

If it's a direct client find someone else to take on the role and then resign.

If you do their CV shifting for them then if more work comes up with them in a couple years time they won't automatically exclude you.

[simon72]

Talk to the client then tell the agency. As you haven't started yet the client probably would be happy for you to never turn up.

And no you don't need to give them proof of illness but also don't expect them to ever hire you again.

This a direct client. I wouldnt expect them to hire me again after I let them down of course.

[sal]

And am I right in thinking as a Limited Company I would NOT need to give any proof of illness from a GP etc?

No, your notice e-mail counts as both urine and stool sample. ClienCo doesn't need any further proof.

[SueEllen]

Thanks. There is nothing in the contract that would be difficult. There are 7 days notice either party in writing. Would the 7 days notice need to be worked on site, even though I haven't started work with them yet?

And am I right in thinking as a Limited Company I would NOT need to give any proof of illness from a GP etc?

Talk to the client then tell the agency. As you haven't started yet the client probably would be happy for you to never turn up.

And no you don't need to give them proof of illness but also don't expect them to ever hire you again.

[simon72]

Yes. If you want to leave, give your notice and leave.

Make sure there is nothing else in the contract which might give rise to them suing and winning for breach, though.

Thanks. There is nothing in the contract that would be difficult. There are 7 days notice either party in writing. Would the 7 days notice need to be worked on site, even though I haven't started work with them yet?

And am I right in thinking as a Limited Company I would NOT need to give any proof of illness from a GP etc?

[Project Monkey]

42 years old by any chance?

Come to think of it, he probably was about that age.

[northernladuk]

No matter how unwell I am (unless I am paralysed or in coma) I will always make sure I'm going on my first day, I remember going to a first day on my contract having a fever and severe diarrhea. First days you're not doing much anyway.
Why did you accept the contract in the first place if you don't want it

+1 to that.

[TheFaQQer]

Would I be in my rights to email and give 7 days notice stating I'm unwell and unable to do this contract at all?

Yes. If you want to leave, give your notice and leave.

Make sure there is nothing else in the contract which might give rise to them suing and winning for breach, though.